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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-01-08
A Cool Reception.

| One of the inclt ment mornings OF the ear.
| part of this week the writer happened iu
to the Mayors Office upon one of those sud.
| lphdenly important business matters which
| the extreme cold weather and the prospects
of a comfortable warming up combine,i in the
most surprisingly unpremeditated way, to
arise in the minds of men under such cir
cumstances.
"Good morning your Honorr' The Mayor
smiled affably, returning the greeting witt
his usual warm courtesy.
The chief magistrate was alone at his desk
in the middle Of the big room. What struct
he visitor especially was the cool, almosl
igid temperature of the apartment. IL COZ !
tanned no stove-whch was dissppoint
ment. The Mayors face was pale and ht
did not look comfortable. The temperature
was almost frigid, something similar to whal
certain members OF the Board of Educat OIL
say is the normal atmosphere of our Public
Schools.
'How f arfulIy cod it is herer'
"Oh y his honor replied monosy syllabically
But he more eloquently shrugged his shoul-
ders.
The mayor kindly invited his guest
towards diminutive register situate in one
corner of the reom. "You see" be said,
"When l want to get warm just turn thesa
stats in the direction OF my desk!"
Intermittent puffs of less fIigd air came
from the place, but hardly increased the tenn
perature even of the immediate negborhoed,
The facts are, as the writer would fairly
jldg4, that the Mayors Office is insufficient
" heated at least for such inclement wealth
er as we at present. experience.
Iu an apal tment of the size of Mayor
Rhoads, Office there is actual need of warmth
additional to that afforded by the hot air
register. For the Mayors Personal comfort
,s well as that of those who have business
with him there should be some provision fol
maintaining fair degree of warmth and
comfort, which does not exist at present.
Even a rep, r.er, the hardest of the genus
homo would shuddcr at the prosl ert Of any
., -, 4, ~,
he present fligid spell.
To the relief of the reporter who was
aveise, with true oriental courtesy, to allow
his Hunol's supposing any thing else bul
that he thoroughly enjoyed the vista prom
,neut city fficial appeared, bespectacl,d and
ur-t, t,pped in heavy Astiakhan overcoat.
t'Hait minute Mr. - said the May
Of as the reporter turned to go ~ will be
through with this distinguished foreigner
directly"
The reporter would not tresspass longer.
AS he passed out the u. F., who seemed
thoroughly familiar with the meteorological
variations Of the Office was seen fore
shortened over the register towards which
he had made bee line, and without Il, fling
,velcoat or hat settled in !. chair, legs ana
leet sprawling over the wall, afford,ng very
probably the most expeditions aud economic
MT thod Of corporal surface heatng-perbaps
IA little more expeditions than elegant,
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-01-08
The Oldest Man.

The most remarkable case of lor gevity of
more modern times, as most of our readers
know, is that of Old Parr of Glynn, in the
county of Shropshire, England, who lived
to the extreme old age of 1872 years!
Mr.. Robert Shaw, the Wilmington artist
who has been studying for the last twenty
months in North Wales and the contiguous
English counties relates some interesth
facts in connection with this remai kabla
case.
There is every reason, Mr.. Shaw says, for
giving the fullest credence to the story of
Old Pairs remarkable longevity.
At Great Wollaston Church, in the parish
of Albersbury the artist found au old brass
tablet set in in the interior side-wall of the
building of which the following is trans
cript
This Old, Old, Very Old Man
THOMAS PARR,
was born at the Glynn
And il the Parish of Albersbury, in the
County of Salop in the year of Our Lord
1883 He lived in the reign of ten Kings
and Queens of England, viz: Edward V,
r chard III. Henry VIII Edward w. Ed
ward v, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth.
James I, Charles |.
! Died 13th and was buried in West Minis.
ter Abbey, on the 18Th, Nov. 1885.
Aged l52 years months.
The Wilmington artist took sketch of
the tablet which is of the usual square pat
tern, about 24x15 inches III the centre of
the inscription which is very much worn is
crudely worked picture Of the ancient hu-
man being. SIr, Shaw also has a sketch Of
the cottage at Giynn where Old Parr lived.
In front Of tile doorway is great decayed
oak There is a legend about this old tree.
1t is thar King Charles |, who had heard Of
the wonderful old man, being in the neigh
borhood on one occosiOD, sent his servants
to bring Parr to his presence. The Kings
followers, entering the cottage, found an
extremely ancient individual seated at the
fireside. They Immediately summoned him
to come with them t. his Majesty. '0h,"
said the old mau, II think you want my
! father-Y0u'll find him up in the big oak
outside there trimming it," This turned
out the case, to the evident confusion of the
kings ietinue, there was Old Pdrr himself,
the Very, Very, Old Man, up in the big oak
a.straddle of one its stout limbs, in his
hands a heavy trimming knife which he Wig
r orously harded cutting away useless limbs
: making them ly the ground with wonder.
full CELEBRITY.
Mr.. Shaw, who has made quite a series Of
: sketches of the locality, is full of praise fol
t the remarkable beauty OF the surrounding
country.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
THE MIDLAND.

The Midland railway, which is to sweep
from Wichita right through the heart of the
great state OF Kansas-through the entire
length OF the golden wheat producing belt
to the south line of Nebraska, and which
from its route and location seems not only
so appropriately named, but which promises
80 much for the future, is and has been an
enigma TO many, especially as to what
would be its ultimate fate, or to what sys-
tenn it would fall. It has been claimed by
its projectors that it would be constructed
and operated as an independent line But
we have never believed this. The company
back have no doubt the ability to cons:ruc.
independently, but few roads are thus built
in these times. We have always thought
that the line would naturally, and must of q
necessity, fail into the Frisco or the Missouri
Pacific system. Either Of these systems,
especially the former, could handle it at
great advantage. Besides this road, ever
since it was cut off or tied up by the Santa
.Fe, has been looking Tor an outlet from this
city. There is but the Midland country and
the Medicine Lodge route left open. We
have, in fact, been expecting every day for
two months or more to hear that tho Frisco
had taken this magnificent line.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.
GARFIELD OPERA HOUSE.


Last night was ths largest audience that
ever assembled at the Garfield, standing
room was all that remained half an hour be-
fore the curtain rose. The performance was
greeted with applause aud most highly en-
joyed by the large audience 1t is hardly
necessary to add thu. the attraction was q
negro minstrel
1t was the Georgia Miastr els-one OF tho
best upon the road The ballad and part
singing was exquisiteiy rendered, but the
feature OF the evening was the comic Gle
ment in which Billie Kersands took the lead
ing part with that glorious old face and
mouth with vim AMI JUNCTION quite uncom-
mon, as il he, too, enjoyed all the good things
he was saying.
Tonight is the last performance AMI an
entire change of program viii be given.
MUSEUM.
The statue impersouations Of Sandilands
and Ruthden exceeded anticipation. Miss
Buthden's al,egorical conception OF "Mer-
cyn was grand, and her classic pose in "Di-
ana" elected rounds OF applause. Sander
exact counterpart Of the original at College
Green, Dublin, and his George Washing
ton" on horseback carries enc for the mo
ineat 10 Union Square. In the auditorium
Caste Is well presented In the third art
Miss May Smith sings That Letter That
Never Came" the newest and most popular
song in the east, and Mis- Smiths artistic
rendering Of il cannot fgiI to make il poyu-
lar here
COT. COPELAND
Tonkers(S. ~ statesfnan.
Tho sixth lecture OF tic Athena c0urse
was delivered by Col. T.. r. Copeiaud In
Warburton hall, Wednesday evening, To a
good house, in spite OF TIA iuc.enent
weather.
Col Copeland Is ready, vigorous aad
effective speaker. the lecture was q review
CT Col. IngersciI's fallacies In regard 10
Christianity, and 1t was marked by sncou-
tsstaole facts. convincing logic, biting satire
and unctuous hu1nor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
ACANDID OPINION.

He had not been in the city very long. Just
having arrived from Kansas City. Hestood
on Douglas avenue at the corner of Fourth
opposite the magnificent Carey holel and the
new Hacker & Jackson block. The streets
were crowded with vehicles and the pave
ments with people walking briskly past.
The K. G. man looked il wonder around
him and grew not little angry at the un-
usual brushing and jestlipg about he was re-
ceiving in the crowded street. After several
unsuccessful efforts to enter into converse
ton, he managed to stop Policeman Lilly.
Say, Mr.. Policeman he commenced, you
have big city here; why was down in 'Sl
and now l can't recognize the place at ell.
tell you what believe the d place is go
ing TO beat Kansas City yet, and have all
my money invested there. and be moved on
with groan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
AN EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL.
A Diocese City for the Episcopal Church.

Rev. Charles Adams the pastor of ST.
Johns, with no little of the fervor of exulla-
ton in his voice informed us last evening
that his vtstry had taken hold of the matter
of providing church commeserate with the
demands Of his congregation and the claims
of the city. Mr.. Joseph Morse the com
metrest banker started the proposition with
a subscription of s., 900, followed by C. A.
Walker with one of 5000, 81. ". Levy with
another of $1,000, o. H. Bently with 81 600,
and so on. The vestry catching the spirit OF
such an inspiration Immediately secured a
.ew site, the most beautiful one We think in
the city, the northeast corner CT Topeka and
any observations knows that Kansas must
soon he divided into two dioceses and the
head of the southern dioccs will just as
surely DO Wichita Taking these
matters into consideration it was at once de-
cided that tho proper thing to do WAS to
make the collection large enough to cover
| the cost of n cathedral, which i: is estimated
will cost $4,000. That such sum for such
| a purpose will be swiftly raised 10 one can
doubt wto knows Wichita The society
itself is strong financially speaking. strong
il the wealth Of its personal and strong in
its corporate capacity, owning q valuable
property en- Lawrence avenue and having a
number OF thousand out on interest And
OF course forty thousand dollar cathedral
would not only prove the finest church in
| this city, but the finest, probably, in the
| state. As for diocesan interest they are
large and important to any city and the
EAGLE wishes Rector Adams, his vestry and
tire church and its friends God speed in the
magnificent undertaking
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
BUSINESS MEN MEET

For some days, in fact for some weeks, a
number of the leading business men Of the
city have been talking about taking the
necessary steps for having a union depot
While they SO call 1t union depot it Is not
thought that either the Cedarvae or Missouri
Pacific can be induced to join the union
depot scheme.
The agitation resulted in q meeting yester-
day of number of gentlemen who discussed
the question rather energeticaIly 1t is pro-
posed to donate a site for union passenger
depot providing the companies entering the
city on the east side can be induced to use
the same. A paper raising funds for purchas-
Ing the grounds has been set in circulation
aud is meeting with good success.
The location, OF course, is the question that
first dawns Upon the befoggei brain of the
Spectator. Oh, where! Oh, where! where
will it be! 1t is not considered guess that
the wild-eyed species will in a few days have
the depot located in many localities,
would be out Of order or faulty in the least
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
KNIGHTS OF THE JIMMY.

A gang Of safe crackers got in their work
Sunday night at Goddard. They tackled a
safe belonging to the Wichita s. Western
company and left the field with near 500.
Judging from ths work it would seem
that they had knocked Off the dial with a
sledge hammer. A punch had then been
applied, making an orifice for powder.
Quite large amount had been inserted,
throwing the door to the opposite side Of the
room. They were careful not to disturb any
papers, but were satisfied with the clean
cash.
There are but few pointers that can be
gained concerning them. The work seemed
bunglesome, but was apparently done in
that manner for a blind. The expert can, it
seems, do just such job when it is advisa-
BILE. The winds tell something that may re-
send some Wichita crooks to the pen
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
GOSPEL EXITING.

Considerable interest is being manifested
in the revival at the Lincoln street Christian
church. A noble young man confessed bis
faith in Christ last evening. Quite q num-
Der have united by church certificate. Elder
Monroe is being assisted by Elder b. H.
Hayden. The sermon of Mr.. Hayden last
evening on Repentance" was very tender
and searching. He considered the nature
and duty OF and the motives to repentance.
Among the motives he thought the con-
mand of God higher thaa the fears OF the
consequences. The grace of God is the high
est and the strongest motive.
There viii be services each evening this
week at 40.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
CHANGE LOCATIONS.

/. seems that quits a number o. the gen
tlcnen interested in the Lewis acsderny are
dissatisfied with the location OF that institu-
ton. They think tha. i. would be advisa-
bic, eTen at this late hour, TO make . change.
In view Of that fac. ttsrs has been q eoafsr-
ence between ttaoge gentlemen ard the pro-
pe-ty owners alorg the cas-. line o. tie town
ship near Douglas avenue. A proposal has
been made. I: tlss owners viii donate csr-
tain amount the change viii lie made. AS
. result OF tbs offer scIse gent.eraen ars ~
work trying to raise the stated amour: and
thus secure the Institution
TIE matter has been under consideration
for some time, aDd there seerss to be . pre-
vagiing opinion among shoss interested that
the chsngs viii take plaza II Is does Nh
pruse1t bniiiing viii nos 10 vacated unt0
tbs new one is completed ready fr occu-
pancy-
Tia city schools Ops a yDsserday-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
gOBEET c. 6REAyES.

Frank V. Greaves returned Sunday from
San Bernadiro where he had been called by
the death Of his brother, Robert c. Greaves.
The death Of the latter occurred il that city
Tuesday, March /, Of consumption.
From the Times Of San Bernadino the fol
lowing is clipped:
Mr.. Greavcs came here a year ago from
Kansas for his health, which during short
sojourn here was so mach improved under
the influences Of this climate that he be-
lieved himself on. OF danger and returned TO
his Kansas home. The dread disease re-
turned in more faIal form aud he once more
sought refuge here, too late, however, TO
escape tho sickle Of the grim reaper, ard he
evas gathered 70 his long home. He WAS .
I opre man Of good qualities and leaves
many friends to mourn his loss Ths young
man died q Christian.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
TAME GRASSES.

Mr.. Shinn, of Gypsum township, was up
yesterday, and in conversation with group
of farmers gave some information regarding
the growth Of tame grass that may interest.
Mr.. Shinn says his farm has been under cul-
tivation since 1870 He gave it as his ooin-
ion, based on experience, that timothy and
clover will both do well here after the land
has been brought under thorough cultiva-
ton. He says however. he has had more
trouble in raising clover than other tame
grasses. He says that notwithstanding the
extreme drouth Of last year his timothy and
clover yielded abou. one ton per acre.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
SONS OF VETERANS.

Election and iustaa,ion OF officers of An
son Skinner Camp No 50, Sons of Veterans,
was held last night. The following officers
were installed:
W. A. Richey, captain; j. c. Bell, frs;
lieutenant; r. D. Heath, second lieutenant
first sergeant, E. l.. Davis; second sergeant,
c. u Casset: T. L. Iuga.ls, sergeant Of the
guard; w. ". Pluniuler. color sergeant
J. c. Chamberlain, chaplain: Frank VIII
Hams, Q. NJ: II. S. Pesvy, captain Of the
guard; Frank Cessator. camp guard: c. w.
Clark, picket guard
Every thing is running in fiIst-class order;
e. members AID go IN the qaGrtsrnaster
department Annual dues redaced to enc
dollar. Adjourned TO meet the first Monday
OF each month. Next meeting, Monday,
Aprii
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
PLANTED HIM ONE.

Last Sunday morning quite loud affair
occurred in real estate Office not a thous-
and miles from the county building. A gen.
tleman who happened to be passing was at
trrcted by some loud talking and somehow
stopped to see what was in the future. In q
short time one fellow was seen going over a
chair wrong side to the front and heels point
ing zenithward.
This seemed to be the initial act and the
curtain fell amid great noise but little re-
joiciug. The peaceably inclined gents in
terfered at this moment and engaged the
orchestra to occupy the remainder OF the
time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
JOHN BRIGHT UNIVERSITY i.

The locating committee of the John Bright
University held meeting yesterday for tie
purpose of hooking over the bids submitted
for building site. One of the members Of
the board stated yesterday that only one
ereditable bid had been offered, but still the
board had not determined what action would
be taken. That bid came from the south
west and while credtable, every thing taken
into consideration, there was no assurance
that guess would point out the location.
The committee visited the proposed site
yesterday and held a session last night but
arrived at no conclusion
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
EyAScEL.srrc MEETINGS.

Sunday Was day Of special privilege at
the Presbyterian Both morning and even
ing Mr.. Clagge:t delivered strong searching
sermons with marked effect At the morn
ing hour the house was full, and at night it
overnowed. The morning prayer meeting
was one of thanksgiving, and many and fer
vent were the expressions OF gratitude to
God. The leader noted as one cause Of graf
itude the fact that at every evening meeting
but one. precious souls found the Savior.
Mr.. c. said Monday is an 'on day. being
wash day, audiences are smaller than usual
and to get closer together we would spend
ten minutes in testimony-in this about
twenty persons took part. At this point Mr..
c. announced for tomorrow morning at s
o'cl.ek conservation meeting for Christians
only, and only for such Christians a. win
separate themselves from the world. It was
time to make protest against those Christ
ians who are living in worldliness He also
announced that this evening ho would preach
Q sermon especially to thu young. The aud
fence now listened with deep interest to the
singing Of $50 Wash in the Stream by Mr..
Birch, which was rendered very sweetly.
The subject of the sermon last night was
'What becomes Of the Delivers SIM Gods
word says that tho bel levers sins are laid on
Christ; that our sins are forgiven, are blot
ted out, are covered, are removed from us
as far as the east is from the west; are cast
into the depths of the sea; are cast behind
Gods back; are forgotten by God; shall nos
be mentioned unto US; though they be as
scarlet they shall bs ga snow, though they
be like crimson they shall be as WOOL. Glory
to God for Savior whose blood cleanseth
from all sin and who says, Him that eoneth
unto Ne will in no wise cast out
God cannot see our sins through Jesus
blood. When God hides our sins who shall
find them. When God casts my sins behind
His back why should make myself misera-
bic by hunting them up again.
At the close of the sermon five or more
asked an interest in the prayers of Gods
people.
Although this was one Of the smallest
meets it was one OF tho most precious meet
ings We have had
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
rprsrH xArioSAL BANK.

A meeting Of the stockholders of zee Rank
of Wichita was held st 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon in the law offica CT Carlisle s Car
isle, and it was decided to rsorganisc tbs
bank into the Fourth National Bank 81
Wichita, With q paid up capital Of ssD.oco
The following Was board Of directors
elected: George C. Strong @. e. Black
welder, Amos l. Hocck, ". &. CaTlisie,
William Dularey, 2. T. Ban AID n. 4.
English From tais ,y,ard o. directors the
president and vice presidant VIZ ts chosen
Tbs new management vii take charge Of
The bank April !.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
MEETING.

Natural gas company number two held q
meeting yesterday and transacted some very
important business. Arrangements are be-
ing made for locating well and commenc-
ing work at an early date. The report of
Professor Hays to the other company seems
ested in natural gas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR.

in response 10 the earnest solicitation OF large
number If the People Of Wichita respectfully an
hcvDce myself as non partisan, citizens candidate
for mayor. j. +. ALLEN.
In response to the numerous requests made to me
by friends among business men OF this city
Respectfully enI ny seif non partisan peo
pies candidate for mayor assuring a'lthat II elected
viii devote ny self to the best interests Of the city
irrespective OF party other interests II. G. LEI.
Thereby announce myself as peoples candidate for
mayor oil the city of Wichita This action is in re
spouse to rsquest Q! many citizens Of city.
c. L. MARTIN.
Contrary to the adv:fe Of some OF my personal
fris nus and in accordance with the request OF a
gcodIy humber l EnhcuDce myself as q candidate
for mayor Of the great Pnd boonn city of Wichta.
ard VIII sa- thst Should be elected Will try and
do my duties without fear or favor and do sll
TO keep up the sp.rit Of Inc times.
y, n. EeGJEsToS.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
vENTlLATOR.

The proprietors of the Wichita Steam
laundry have added Smith ventilat or to
their establishment. 1t is placed in the
sonth end of the building and creates a brisk
circulation of air in the entire building. The
machine has capacity of 10000 cubic feet
of air per minute. 1t is the first in the city,
but number of gentlemen are figuring on q
similar machine
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
A BAD MISTAKE.

We can't conceive of any excuse for again
assembling the public schools yesterday
morning. A number great enough will re-
main at home to cripple the classification at
best. The necessity which forced the vaca-
ton still exists. We can only advise parents
to keep their children at home, as your doc
tor will advise if You will ask him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-15
VOTE oETaANKS.

The Woman's Relief Corps desire to re-
turn their sincere thanks to the Odd Fellows
for the use Of their hall during the past year.
We would especially thank Mr.. William
Mathewson for many favors shown the so
cicty By order of the W. R. C..